NHS Nurse Wins £41,000 Tribunal Payout Over Workplace Bullying

Susan Hamilton accused a colleague of exclusionary behavior, including being left out of tea rounds, which led to stress and her eventual resignation.

Susan Hamilton, a diabetes specialist nurse, was awarded £41,000 after an employment tribunal found her employer mishandled her complaints about workplace bullying.
Hamilton accused dietitian Abdool Nayeck of exclusionary behavior, including ignoring her greetings, dismissing her in meetings, and excluding her from tea rounds after a 2018 disagreement over patient care.
Attempts at mediation between the two colleagues failed, with Hamilton stating the only change was that Nayeck stopped making tea for everyone, rather than just excluding her.
The tribunal upheld grievances against the NHS trust for failing to address Hamilton's complaints adequately, which led to her experiencing significant stress and resigning in 2022.
Employment Judge Kathryn Ramsden highlighted the trust's failure to take proper action over several years, acknowledging the severe impact on Hamilton's well-being and career.